Mental Health Clinician I Lawrenceville Correctional Center

Title: Mental Health Clinician I: Lawrenceville Correctional Center

State Role Title: Psych I/Psychology Associate I 49211

Hiring Range: $60810.00 $85135.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr Central Admin

Location:Lawrenceville CC

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public G

Job Duties

$5000 Split Sign on Bonus or $10000 Student Loan Repayment may be available for eligible new hires.
This position will be located at Lawrenceville Correctional Center located at 1607 Planters Rd Lawrenceville VA 23868.

This position provides mental health services to inmates including crisis intervention screening psychological report writing psychoeducational services individual and group therapy treatment planning and release planning under the supervision and direction of the Psychologist/Mental Health Clinician Senior. Screens tracks and monitors inmates with mental health services needs in intake general population and Restorative Housing. Involved in the development implementation and monitoring of mental health services policies and programs at the facility. May be involved with special units or programs. Serves as a consultant to Administration Security Treatment and Community Corrections staff. Provides inservice training.

Minimum Qualifications

Training and experience in the treatment of mental disorders.

Demonstrated ability to develop intervention and treatment plans.

Demonstrated ability to provide individual and group counseling/therapy.

Considerable working knowledge of psychopathology diagnostic nomenclature psychological theory and ethical practices.

Demonstrated ability to provide training. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Additional Considerations

Graduate degree in Clinical Psychology Counseling Psychology Social Work Clinical Social Work or equivalent degree in related human services field from an accredited university or college or an equivalent combination of training and experience with advanced coursework in mental health supporting the ability to fulfill the required tasks of a Mental Health Service Provider as mandated by the Code of Virginia.

Experience providing mental health services in a correctional forensic outpatient or other setting. Licensed as a clinician QMHP or be QMHP eligible as dictated by the Code of Virginia

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a preemployment drug screen. use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Drivers License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers Probation Officers Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or rsum for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginias Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed emailed faxed or hand delivered applications and/or rsums will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or rsum.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or rsum.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3 Program Virginia Department of Veterans Services

Contact Information

Name: Christina Payne

Phone:

Email: Applications submitted via email will not be considered.

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.